Iraq arrests deputy oil minister in anti-corruption push The arrest of Adnan al-Jumaili marks a second signification step against corruption by Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s government amid growing pressure from the Trump administration. Iraq
Iran suspends US talks over Israel’s Lebanon escalation, state media reports: What to know Iran’s Tasnim News Agency also said Tehran could "activate other fronts," including closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Iran
What Barrack’s expanded role in Syria, Iraq signals for US policy The expansion of Ambassador Tom Barrack’s mandate to include Iraq along with his continued roles in Turkey and Syria will likely be welcomed in Ankara, where he has played a key role in advancing US-Turkish ties. Turkey
Culture UK bans US political pundits Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur: What we know The two men had been due to address the SXSW London festival on June 4, with Piker scheduled to meet left-wing UK lawmakers and Uygur slated to address Oxford University students. Turkey
Lebanon fears return of Israeli occupation as Beirut strikes loom Israeli forces are deep inside Lebanese territory as the southern suburbs of Beirut brace for airstrikes. Lebanon
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